Bernadette

[ bur-nuh-det; French ber-na-det ]

/ ˌbɜr nəˈdɛt; French bɛr naˈdɛt /

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noun

Saint. Also called Bernadette of Lourdes . Marie Bernarde Soubirous or Soubiroux, 1844–79, French nun.

a female given name: derived from Bernard.

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How to use Bernadette in a sentence

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Yet, when asked specifically about the deal, National Security Council spokeswoman Bernadette Meehan kept her response vague.
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The Daily Pic: The Bernadette Corporation upended fashion, then moved on to art.
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Expecting easy soundbites from the Bernadette Corporation is like wishing a Cezanne would look more like a Rockwell.
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She arrived at Lourdes at daybreak, and happened to meet Bernadette.
Catholic World, Vol. XIII, April to September, 1871|Various
A complete transformation was effected in Bernadette herself.
Catholic World, Vol. XIII, April to September, 1871|Various
It was known that Bernadette was to visit the grotto daily for a fortnight.
Catholic World, Vol. XIII, April to September, 1871|Various
Of the two sisters, Marie was rosy and strong, but Bernadette pale and delicate, being afflicted with asthma.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science|Various
Bernadette was not afraid, but, habitually passive, she hurried with them without protest.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science|Various